Your phone and computer both come equipped with wireless transfer protocols that let you share files securely, sometimes without even revealing your phone number or email address.

We recently went through some of the best ways to share files with a nearby computer, and many of you noted that Dropbox can still be a viable syncing method, even over Wi-Fi. Here's how to set it up.

FTP servers allow you to transfer files directly over your home WiFI network. That's right—that means no cables and no cloud.

WiFi File Explorer for Android connects your phone to any computer on your wireless network to share files easily.

Any Send software lets you share your files & folders across Windows, Mac, Android devices easily using your Wi-Fi, etc network. Download it free.

WiFi File Explorer lets you transfer files between your computer and your phone via a simple and easy-to-use interface.

WiFi File Explorer turns your Android SD card into a small web server, so you can transfer files, stream media, and otherwise control your content across a Wi-Fi network.

Airstash wireless card reader lets you share and transfer files via WiFi Imagine being able to transfer photos and videos between your smartphone, laptop, and desktop -- or, say, that iPad you pre ...

This is how you can send files using Wifi Direct There are many applications to send files via Wifi Direct, but this time Mi Drop has been chosen, being completely free.